Average Rent in Tampa, FL
26 apartment buildings, 313 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,845/mo
Cheapest
$1,426/mo
Properties
26
Units
313
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 26 properties in Tampa, FL.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Tampa, FL Rent Prices
All 26 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Vintage Lofts at West End
801 N Rome Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA
Edge at 1702
1702 W Cleveland St, Tampa, FL 33606, USA
Jade at North Hyde Park
608 N Willow Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA
MAA Harbour Island
800 Harbour Post Dr, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
MAA SoHo Square
712 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA
NoHo Flats
401 N Rome Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA
Anchor Riverwalk
109 W Fortune St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Vintage Lofts at West End 801 N Rome Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA | $1,426 | $1,695 | -- | 3.5 (252) | 4 |
| 2 | Edge at 1702 1702 W Cleveland St, Tampa, FL 33606, USA | $1,780 | $2,142 | $2.84 | 3.5 (153) | 7 |
| 3 | Jade at North Hyde Park 608 N Willow Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA | $1,829 | $2,202 | $3.18 | 4.1 (86) | 5 |
| 4 | MAA Harbour Island 800 Harbour Post Dr, Tampa, FL 33602, USA | $1,865 | $2,635 | $3.04 | 4.5 (435) | 37 |
| 5 | MAA SoHo Square 712 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA | $1,880 | $2,554 | $3.16 | 4.6 (125) | 16 |
| 6 | NoHo Flats 401 N Rome Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA | $1,885 | $2,680 | $2.93 | 4 (261) | 30 |
| 7 | Anchor Riverwalk 109 W Fortune St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA | $1,894 | $2,541 | $2.85 | 4.6 (658) | 10 |
Explore Each Property
The Vintage Lofts at West End
3.5 (252)801 N Rome Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA
Edge at 1702
3.5 (153)1702 W Cleveland St, Tampa, FL 33606, USA
Jade at North Hyde Park
4.1 (86)608 N Willow Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA
MAA Harbour Island
4.5 (435)800 Harbour Post Dr, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
MAA SoHo Square
4.6 (125)712 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA
NoHo Flats
4 (261)401 N Rome Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA
Tampa, FL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Tampa, FL is $2,845 per month, based on 313 units across 26 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,426 at The Vintage Lofts at West End to $3,200 at The Morrison.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,187/mo | $1,780/mo | 34 |
| 1 Bed | $2,384/mo | $1,426/mo | 129 |
| 2 Bed | $3,321/mo | $2,246/mo | 138 |
| 3 Bed | $4,188/mo | $1,426/mo | 12 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Tampa, FL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Tampa, FL averages $2,384/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,321/mo. At the local median household income of $71,302, that works out to 48% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Tampa, FL at $1,567/mo. The current tracked market average runs 82% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Tampa, FL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Tampa Bay
Demand in the Tampa Bay rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Raymond James Financial
- Jabil
- AdventHealth
- WellCare
- Publix
- MacDill Air Force Base
Mean one-way commute in Tampa, FL is 25 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Tampa, FL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$114,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,845/mo.
Comfortable income
$137,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,426/mo), you need to earn at least $57,000/year.
Median household income in Tampa, FL is $71,302 , about 48% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Tampa, FL
Overall prices in Tampa, FL runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Tampa, FL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,845 |
| Utilities | $531 |
| Groceries | $534 |
| Transportation | $1,265 |
| Healthcare | $617 |
| Other goods and services | $988 |
| Estimated total | $6,781/mo |
Population
393,389
Median household income
$71,302
Census median rent
$1,567/mo
Rent as % of income
32.5%
Median age
35.6
Mean commute
25 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Florida
How Tampa, FL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Tampa, FL | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | $3,097 | +9% | 30 |
| Orlando, FL | $2,087 | -27% | 22 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $1,687 | -41% | 21 |
| Pembroke Pines, FL | $2,674 | -6% | 18 |
| Port ST Lucie, FL | $2,221 | -22% | 17 |
| Hialeah, FL | $3,054 | +7% | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tampa, FL?
The average rent in Tampa, FL is $2,845 per month, based on 313 units across 26 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Tampa, FL?
The lowest available rent in Tampa, FL starts at $1,426 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Tampa, FL?
1-bedroom apartments in Tampa, FL average $2,384/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,426/mo across 129 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Tampa, FL?
2-bedroom apartments in Tampa, FL average $3,321/mo. Units start from $2,246/mo across 138 units currently listed.
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